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Monday 5pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 5pm - 10:30pm Wednesday 5pm - 8:30pm Thursday 5pm - 10:30pm Friday 5pm - 8:30pm

Progressive Fighting Academy

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Progressive Fighting Academy

Southern Alberta's leader in combative training.
~Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai/Kickboxing & MMA~

At PFA we offer a variety of options, group classes (class times listed below) and personal training (during open hours). While a majority of our students train for FUN and Fitness, there is also the option to compete. If competition is your goal or interest we offer long term training for local athlete's and short term fight camps for out of town athletes. If you have a fight coming up and want t

o come train for a week or more, drop us a message and we can give you rates; [email protected]

* Denotes classes eligible for trials
Monday

7:00am - 11:55am Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

12:00 - 12:55pm Muay Thai/Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*

1:00 - 4:25pm Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

5:30 - 6:25pm Junior Samurai's (Ages 9-12)*

5:45 - 6:25pm Lil' Champs (Ages 5-8)*

6:30 - 7:25pm Muay Thai/Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*

7:30 - 8:25pm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi Beginner-Advanced)*
Tuesday

7:00am - 5:25pm Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

5:30 -6:25pm Sparring Class Competitive (Intermediate/Advanced)

6:30 - 7:25pm Wrestling (Beginner-Advanced)*

7:30 - 8:25pm Muay Thai/Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*
Wednesday

7:00am - 11:55am Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

12:00 - 12:55pm Muay Thai/ Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*

1:00 - 5:25pm Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

5:30 - 6:25pm Junior Samurai's (Ages 9-12)*

5:45 - 6:25pm Lil' Champs (Ages 5-8)*

6:30 - 7:25pm Muay Thai/Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*

7:30 - 8:25pm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi Beginner to Advanced)*
Thursday

7:00am - 5:25pm Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

5:30 - 6:25pm MMA Fusion (Beginner-Advanced)*

6:30 - 7:25pm Pad work -MMA, Muay Thai & Kickboxing- (Intermediate/Advanced)

7:30 - 8:25pm Muay Thai/Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*
Friday

7:00am - 11:55am Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

12:00 - 12:55pm Muay Thai/ Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*

1:00 - 5:25pm Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)

5:30 - 6:25pm Sparring Class Competitive (Intermediate/Advanced)

6:30 - 7:25pm Muay Thai/ Kickboxing (Beginner-Advanced)*
Saturday

10:15 - 10:55am Lil' Champs (Ages 5-8)*

11:00 - 11:55am Junior Samurai's (Ages 9-12)*

12:00 - 12:55pm Pad work -MMA, Muay Thai & Kickboxing- (Intermediate/Advanced)

1:00 - 1:55pm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi Beginner/Advanced)*

2:00 - 6:30pm Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)
Sunday

11:00am - 5:30pm Open Gym (Available to All PFA Members)
No Classes during statutory Holidays & Long Weekends

09/04/2026

🤼 GREAT NEWS — WE’VE ADDED A SECOND WRESTLING CLASS!

Our Wrestling program is growing! You can now train with us Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 6:30–7:25 PM.

What makes our wrestling program unique?

🥋 Wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu
🥊 Wrestling for MMA
🔥 Takedowns & takedown defence
🔥 Controlling where the fight goes
🔥 Connecting wrestling to submissions, ground control & striking

Whether your goal is MMA, Jiu-Jitsu competition, or simply becoming a more complete grappler, this class is built to make your wrestling functional for combat sports.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–7:25 PM

We make the best, better!

See you on the mats! 👊

09/02/2026

🥊 SCHEDULE UPDATE — TUESDAY & THURSDAY PAD WORK

Starting with our updated schedule, the Tuesday & Thursday 6:30–7:25 PM Pad Work Class will now be open to both beginners and advanced students!

This class will focus on developing two important skills:

🥊 How to HIT pads properly
🎯 How to HOLD pads properly

Pad holding is a skill just like striking. Beginners will learn how to safely hold, position and move the pads while developing their own technique, timing, combinations and conditioning.

Everyone participates on both sides — you will HIT pads AND HOLD pads.

⚠️ Limited to 12 students per class.
📲 Sign up through RhinoFit before class to secure your spot.

⏰ Please show up on time. With only 12 spots available and partner-based training, being ready to start at 6:30 is important.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–7:25 PM
🥊 Beginner + Advanced
👥 Maximum 12 students

Learn to hit. Learn to hold. Get better together.

09/01/2026

This will be a 10-class introductory program, designed specifically for women who are new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and want to learn the fundamentals in a comfortable and welcoming training environment. No previous Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts experience is necessary. DM us or visit the gym at 1720 2nd Ave S, Lethbridge, AB if interested!

08/25/2026

🍂 BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! 🎓🥊

Calling all University & Polytechnic students — kick off the school year with PFA!

From September 1–18, students receive:

🔥 15% OFF
🥊 3-Month Memberships
🥋 6-Month Memberships

Whether you want to get in shape, learn Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling or MMA, or just find a great place to train and meet people — come check out PFA.

No experience necessary. Beginners are always welcome!

📍 Progressive Fighting Academy
1720 2nd Ave S, Lethbridge

🌐 pfakickboxing.com

We make the best better!

07/24/2026

🥊 Flashback Friday 🥊

July 24, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Cody Jerome successfully defended his WBC Canadian Super Welterweight Title at the Muay Thai World Cup event, earning a unanimous decision victory in an outstanding performance.

Title defenses are never easy. They require discipline, preparation, and the ability to perform under pressure against an opponent determined to take what you’ve worked so hard to earn. On this night, Cody rose to the occasion and showed exactly why he was Canada’s champion.

We’re proud to look back on another memorable moment in Progressive Fighting Academy history.

07/21/2026

Congratulations Benny Thornton on receiving his Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Ben has been ripping it up on the mats, training hard and putting in the work day after day. His consistency, dedication, and willingness to challenge himself have made this promotion well deserved.

Purple belt is a significant milestone and a testament to years of hard work and perseverance. We’re proud to have Ben represent Progressive Fighting Academy both on and off the mats.

Keep showing up, keep improving, and keep leading by example. The journey continues!

07/19/2026

Promotions are always special, but they are never given—they are earned.

Today we had the privilege of recognizing years of hard work, consistency, and dedication on the mats.

Congratulations to Steph Ward and Tom Harris on earning their Brown Belts, a milestone that represents not only technical ability, but leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to helping others grow.

Congratulations as well to Joey Boreen on earning his Purple Belt! Joey’s promotion is a reflection of the countless hours spent training, learning, and continuing to show up day after day.

We also had several members receive stripes today, each one representing another step forward on their own journey. Every stripe, every belt, and every class attended is part of a much bigger story.

Jiu-jitsu is measured not only in techniques learned, but in the people we become along the way.

Congratulations to all of today’s recipients—we’re proud to have you representing Progressive Fighting Academy.

06/26/2026

Success isn’t measured by talent alone—it’s earned through consistency.

Congratulations to these two Little Champs on achieving their 2nd Khan after completing 50 hours of Muay Thai training! Every class has helped build stronger technique, confidence, respect, and perseverance.

Keep learning, keep growing, and enjoy the journey. Your coaches are proud of you! 👊🥊

06/24/2026

Wrestling for MMA.

If you want to compete in MMA, you can’t afford to ignore wrestling.

A strong submission wrestling base is what allows you to decide where the fight takes place. Whether you’re defending a takedown, finishing one of your own, or scrambling back to your feet, wrestling often determines who controls the fight.

Our Wrestling for MMA class focuses on:
🥋 Takedowns and takedown defense
💥 Chain wrestling and transitions
🔄 Countering shots and winning scrambles
🦵 Controlling opponents after the takedown
🔒 Flowing directly into submissions and dominant positions for Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

Unlike traditional wrestling, our focus is on techniques that transfer directly to mixed martial arts—helping athletes blend striking, wrestling, and submissions into one complete game.

It’s one of the most unique classes we offer, but it’s also one of the most important for anyone serious about stepping into the cage.

Control where the fight happens. Control the fight.

👊 Wrestling for MMA- Tuesday’s 6:30pm
📍 Progressive Fighting Academy

06/07/2026

Lots of great matches at our Strikers Challenge! Thank you to all the competitors, coaches, volunteers and spectators who made it a successful event!

Address

1720 2nd Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB
T1H6R4

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday	5pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	5pm - 10:30pm
Friday	5pm - 8:30pm

Website

http://www.pfakickboxing.com/

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